California Wages 25-1123.00 - English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary

In California:

  • Workers on average earn $130,490.
  • 10% of workers earn $62,360 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $216,190 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $78,760.
  • 10% of workers earn $48,270 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $137,250 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$48,270$60,900$78,760$103,130$137,250
California$62,360$95,900$130,490$167,640$216,190
Bakersfield-Delano, CA$98,270$127,350$132,230$155,200$155,200
Fresno, CA$100,240$124,990$137,730$167,640$198,130
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$61,430$79,720$128,810$158,440$208,310
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA$78,250$103,950$160,050$218,760$250,700
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$79,330$104,600$128,160$130,490$168,370
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$62,160$79,410$132,500$171,840$227,140
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$84,920$124,450$165,090$216,390$279,730
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA$82,730$97,400$107,770$165,030$208,990
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA$49,850$65,320$99,850$119,620$141,290